From: Ryan Stanzel
Director of Communications
Thursday, February 17, 2005
713.361.7930 (Direct Line)

Aeros host Chicago Friday and Saturday

HOUSTON, Texas - The Aeros begin the post All-Star Classic portion of their schedule with home games Friday and Saturday versus the Chicago Wolves at 7:35 p.m. Each team has won three games in the tightly-contested season series.

Friday is Cap Night, rescheduled from January 22, and Saturday is Luggage Tag Night. The first 3,000 fans will receive the collectibles. Click here for ticket information. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 1.866.GO.AEROS or by visiting your neighborhood Randalls location.

Also at both games, the Aeros will host a Book Drive to benefit Mathys Elementary’s annual Book Drive. Several members of the Aeros front office volunteer their time each week as part of Mathys’ HOSTS program. Books needed are those by Margaret Hillert (0.5-1.9 grade level), Norman Bridwell (1.0-2.0 grade level) and Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark (2.0-3.0 grade level). For a full list of books by those authors, please click here. The Aeros will also take cash donations at the game and will purchase additional books with that money. Books and donations can be dropped off at the customer service table behind sections 106 and 107.

Dan Cavanaugh Q&A session

Ashley from Houston
Q: What teammate do you most get along with and like to hang out with? What do you think about (Matt) Foy and (Brent) Burns??
A: (Marc) Cavosie’s my roommate, so I spend most of my time with him. He’s probably my best buddy. I spend most of my time keeping him out of trouble (laughs). Mark Cullen lives on one side of us and Mike Smith on the other, and (Ray) Giroux lives above us. I hang out with all them the most. Foy and Burns…They are good guys and they’re fun to have in the locker room. I sit between them in the locker room at the practice rink, so I probably pull their legs more than I should. They are both really talented.

Chris from Deer Park
Q: Hi, Dan! I attended my first Aeros game ever last season and now am a season ticket holder. I notice in game notes on the site that lots of you guys end up playing against guys that were once teammates with you all on other various teams. Does this change how you play against them? Also do you spend your off time in Houston as well? What is your favorite way to spend your spare time here? Do you and the players ever get together off ice for social meetings?
A: It’s a little bit weird the first time you play a former teammate. Roommates and friends like Cory Larose, Lawrence Nycholat and Chris Dyment were traded and had to pick up and leave right away. It’s always good to play against them. You’re happy to see them do well but not against you. It’s good and friendly. In the summer I go back to Boston or Cape Cod. Lately I’ve been taking classes at BU. It’s a little too hot for me here in the summer. In my spare time I like to hang out with the guys, play golf, go to movies – do things guys my age like to do.

J.D. from Pearland
Q: Aside from the Aeros jersey who do you think has the best AHL team logo and/or NHL team logo?
A: I’ve never really thought about my favorite AHL logo. But in the NHL it’s the Bruins’ logo no doubt. There’s something about the spoked 'B'.

Caroline
Q: Hey Dan, it’s been great seeing you play this season. You're one of my favorite players to watch. I was just curious to know who your favorite hockey player is? And also what is your favorite hockey movie? Thanks and keep up the good work.
A: Growing up it was Cam Neely. He could score goals, fight, he could do everything. He’s a great guy, I’ve met him a bunch of times. Nowadays I look at guys like Jeremy Roenick and Steve Yzerman. They are compete players and great leaders. Slapshot is my favorite hockey movie, like most people. They haven’t made too many good ones. Miracle was good too. One of my teammates from BU was an actor in Miracle.

Jane from Sugar Land
Q: Hey, first of all I wanted to say that it is too bad you have been out for the last couple of games. Hopefully you will be back in the line-up soon cause I enjoy seeing you out there! Second of all, I was wondering for the road games that you do stay at home in Houston, do you listen to the guys playing on KNTH? If you do, do you see yourself benefiting in any way by listening to the game instead of being there playing?
A: When the guys are on the road, I usually don’t listen to the game because it’s hard knowing the guys are all battling hard and you’re not there. I take the time to relax and recharge for the rest of the season. I try to stay in shape. I always check the scores on the Internet or call the guys when the game is over.

Eva
Q: What is the best joke you have played on a teammate and what is the best that's been played on you?
A: A couple weeks ago when Hards (Josh Harding) came back, I told him to get on the ice for warm-ups early and we’d all follow him. We just stood behind him and he skated out alone. Everyone thought it was pretty funny. He didn’t but he got over it. And I have too much veteran experience to have any jokes pulled on me (laughs).

Stay tuned to www.aeros.com for your next chance to vote for the next Aeros.com Q&A participant.

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